PNE VS Sunderland- Match Preview & Prediction

Around 6,000 Sunderland fans will make the trip down to Lancashire, as The Black Cats hope to improve on what has been a slow beginning to the season.

Sunderland have lost their last two competitive games, a 1-2 loss to Ipswich on the opening day, and a loss on penalties against Crewe Alexandra on Tuesday night in the Caraboa Cup.

On a more positive note, 16-year-old, Chris Rigg became Sunderland’s youngest ever goalscorer, with his goal against Crewe in the League Cup.

Preston drew 1-1 away to Bristol City on the opening day of the season, bit they also suffered defeat on penalties to, League 2 side, Salford City on Tuesday.

Last time the two sides met, Sunderland won 0-3 at Deepdale, to secure their play-off position at the end of last season.

Team News

Lynden Gooch is expected to miss out with a slight injury, but Trai Hume is back available after serving his one-match ban against Crewe on Tuesday.

Prediction

PNE 1-2 Sunderland

Scorers – Semedo x2